Get to Know PRESENT Counseling
At PRESENT Counseling, we believe therapy should feel like a conversation with someone who truly sees you. Whether you’re exploring therapy for the first time or returning with a new focus, you’re in the right place.
Founded by Anastazja Varan, LCPC, our online therapy practice supports adults, teens, and young adults navigating anxiety, stress, and major life transitions. We’re based in Chicago, IL—but thanks to secure virtual care, we work with clients across the entire state of Illinois.
Meet Anastazja Varan, LCPC
Anastazja brings a compassionate, personalized approach to every session. She specializes in anxiety treatment, trauma-informed therapy, and postpartum mental health, using evidence-based techniques like CBT and ACT to guide healing and growth.
Clients appreciate her warm presence, clinical insight, and ability to help them reconnect with their inner resilience—even in moments of overwhelm.
Why PRESENT Counseling?
You’re not just a checklist of symptoms. You’re a whole person—and your therapy should reflect that. PRESENT Counseling is grounded in the belief that healing happens when we stay present: with ourselves, our emotions, and our lived experiences.
Here, we honor your story while giving you tools to move forward with greater clarity, calm, and confidence.
Therapy That Works for Your Life
We know life can be busy, unpredictable, and demanding. That’s why we offer flexible, virtual therapy for clients across Illinois, including Chicago, Hinsdale, Glenview, Peoria, Highland Park, Springfield, and more.
Our clients often come to us seeking support for:
- Anxiety, panic attacks, and stress
- Burnout from school or work
- Recovery from trauma or toxic relationships
- Postpartum mood shifts or identity transitions
- Life changes that feel hard to navigate alone
Many of our services are covered by major insurance plans like Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, and United Healthcare.
Start Your Journey With Support You Can Trust
Therapy isn’t about becoming someone else, it’s about returning to yourself.
If you’re ready to work with a trauma-informed, licensed therapist who understands the complexity of life and the courage it takes to grow, PRESENT Counseling is here for you.